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In these pet podcasts, host Tim Link will feature interviews with best-selling pet-related authors, award winning writers and journalists that focus on stories about animals and bloggers with interesting topics to share about pets. Each interview will...

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In these pet podcasts, host Tim Link will feature interviews with best-selling pet-related authors, award winning writers and journalists that focus on stories about animals and bloggers with interesting topics to share about pets. Each interview will give you firsthand knowledge about why the authors and writers chose a particular story, what the featured animals meant to them, and what has become of the animals that we talk about. All of the discussions will be compelling and informative. And of course, Tim will share stories from his own books, blogs, articles and experiences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

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Episodes
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Animal Writes - Episode 244 Laurel Molk - Lulu Didn't Want a Dog

4/13/2026
Joining me for this episode is illustrator and writer Laurel Molk. Laurel and I chat about her latest children’s book, Lulu Didn’t Want A Dog. In this sweet tale of opposites forced to live together (a cat and a dog), Lulu learns to appreciate the canine brother she never wanted but ultimately needed. Also, learn how Laurel creates beautiful watercolors, adds a wonderful storyline and creates a masterful children’s book. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Laurel Molk - Lulu Didn't Want a Dog Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:18:11

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Animal Writes - Episode 243 Jeffrey B. Burton - The Boy In The Wall

4/6/2026
Joining me for this episode is critically acclaimed thriller/mystery author Jeffrey B. Burton. We have a chat about his latest in the Chicago K-9 Thriller series, The Boy In The Wall. What was supposed to be a fun dog day at a remodeled elementary school, turns into tragedy when the cadaver dogs sniff out human remains behind a wall. Another exciting and thrilling mystery novel by one of the best. Find out what it takes to write a thriller/mystery series that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Jeffrey B. Burton - The Boy In The Wall Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:24:47

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Animal Writes - Episode 242 Dr. Kevin Lynch - Off The Leash

3/31/2026
Joining me for this episode is veterinarian and author Dr. Kevin Lynch. We have a chat about his memoir, Off The Leash: Tales From a Lifetime of Healing Pets & Wonder. The stories from the memoir capture the heart of Dr. Lynch’s 50-Year journey in veterinarian medicine. For over five decades, Dr. Kevin Lynch has walked into exam rooms with one goal: protect the bond between people and their pets. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Kevin Lynch - Off The Leash Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:28:09

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Animal Writes - Episode 241 Jen Wilson - Galaxy

3/23/2026
Joining me for this episode is author Jen Wilson. Jen I have a chat about her book Galaxy. Jen creates a heartfelt, and sometimes heartbreaking, book about the life of her dog Galaxy. A dog with a rough start, in need of healing, becomes a master healer helping humans through terrible physical and emotional pain. Have a listen to Galaxy’s amazing story. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Jen Wilson - GalaxyCrouton Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:23:28

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Animal Writes - Episode 240 Kristine A. Lombardi - Crouton

3/17/2026
Joining me for this episode is author-illustrator Kristine A. Lombardi. We have a chat about her latest children’s book, Crouton. Crouton was inspired by Boo, the sweet shelter cat who adopted Kristine. Learn more about what it takes to not only write but also illustrate a wonderful and successful book for children. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Kristine A. Lombardi - Crouton Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:24:20

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Animal Writes - Episode 239 Patricia McConnell - Away To Me

3/3/2026
Joining me for this episode is Internationally renowned animal behaviorist and bestselling author, Patricia McConnell. We have a chat about her first novel, Away To Me. Away To Me is full of all the things a good mystery should have – a senseless murder, a heroine and (of course) a canine companion. Learn what it takes to write a stunning book of fiction from one of the best non-fiction writers around. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Patricia McConnell - Away To Me Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:23:44

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Animal Writes - Episode 238 James Rollins - Trust No One

2/6/2026
Joining me for this episode is #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins. We have a chat about his latest stand-alone thriller, Trust No One. This electrifying thriller centers around a group of British university students, who are falsely accused of killing their professor. Follow the students across Europe, trying to clear their name, while decoding an ancient text filled with secrets that could change humankind forever. Learn how the author writes such thrilling novels, whether part of The Sigma Force Series or as a stand-alone novel. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: James Rollins - Trust No OneTrade Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:30:29

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Animal Writes - Episode 237 Sara Driscoll - Deadly Trade

12/9/2025
Joining me for this episode is multi-series author Sara Driscoll. We chat about her latest novel in the FBI K-9 Series, Deadly Trade. The novel takes place in the Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve on the Big Island of Hawaii. Follow the cast of characters while they go after and take-down animal poachers in the remote areas of the reserve. Also, learn what it takes to write not one but two multi-series novels. Have a listen and learn from one of the best. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Sara Driscoll - Deadly Trade Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:26:49

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Animal Writes - Episode 236 Leokadia George - Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Becomes a Mom

11/12/2025
Joining me for this episode is author Leokadia George. We have a chat about her latest book in the young kids series, Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Becomes A Mom. We discuss what it takes to write the series and how to keep young kids entertained and engaged. Also, we discuss her work at the Wolf Conservation Center and we all can help the threatened Gray Wolf. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Leokadia George - Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Becomes a Mom Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:20:15

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Animal Writes - Episode 235 Michael Hingson - Live Like a Guide Dog

11/3/2025
In this episode, I have a chat with New York Times bestselling author Michael Hingson. We discuss his latest book, Live Like a Guide Dog. We chat about the books lessons for overcoming fear, how being afraid can be a positive thing and all the principles that each of his guide dogs have taught him. Have a listen and learn about Michael’s adventures and learning from his guide dogs. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Michael Hingson - Live Like a Guide Dog Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:26:08

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Animal Writes - Episode 234 Steven Rowley - The Dogs of Venice

10/21/2025
Joining me for this episode is New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowly. Steven I chat about his latest novel (a novella), The Dogs of Venice. The Dogs of Venice is a heartwarming story about a man overcoming heartbreak, when he meets a street dog that helps him find his way again. Steven and I also chat about his writing style and how he crafts his bestselling novels. Have a listen to this entertaining and insightful episode. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Steven Rowley - The Dogs of Venice Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:19:09

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Animal Writes - Episode 233 Sylvie Savage - Unleash

10/9/2025
Joining me for this episode is author and human-canine relationship specialist Sylvie Savage. We have a chat about her book Unleash. Unleash teaches us how to evolve from dog training to dog parenting. We discuss how each dog and family are unique, how to understand the needs of the entire family (dogs included), while adapting to the societies’ thoughts on how our dogs should act and be treated. Have a listen and learn how to expand dog training into dog parenting. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Sylvie Savage - Unleash Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:28:59

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Animal Writes - Episode 232 William Miller - The Gospel According to Sam - 20th Anniversary Edition

9/18/2025
Joining me for this episode is author, animal advocate and priest Willaim Miller. We discuss the re-release of his book, The Gospel According to Sam – 20th Anniversary Edition. We chat about the heroic moment his dog Sam was rescued from a fire by brave neighbors and the lessons learned from Sam along the way. Chalked full of animal stories, with five new stories added, The Gospel According to Sam – 20th Anniversary Edition is sure to touch everyone’s heart and soul. Have a listen to the stories and how William crafts his writing. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: William Miller - The Gospel According to Sam - 20th Anniversary Edition Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:27:35

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Animal Party Episode 226 Dog Drama, Rescue Dilemmas & the $10 Coop Hack

8/5/2025
Deborah tells you about an old dog showing his cleverness plus a new dyi $10 coop project. What would you do if you were sleeping after surgery and your wife was naked just out of the shower when a robber breaks in? hopefully you will have a dog to protect you! Deb asks the difficult question of how and what to spend time and money on when it comes to animal rescue. Oscar the 10-year-old mini poodle found In a dumpster after abuse and neglect will cost 14k to help, and Oscar deserves that help but the many homeless dogs in shelters deserve the help too. Deborah describes the Doodle puppies she has up for adoption ¾ poodle ¼ golden f1b doodles and so so cute. Watch them grow and change from their first hour till now on my YouTube channel. Call 604 515-2267 to arrange an appointment to meet puppies and take one home! You can also contact us about pups through Facebook. What about rescuing dogs other places; What’s the math on that? Can you guess what type of animal is making a bunch of college girls stay inside and never go out? Listen to the show and find out! EPISODE NOTES: Dog Drama, Rescue Dilemmas & the $10 Coop Hack Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Duration:00:20:46

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Animal Writes - Episode 231 Cate Conte - Claws Out

8/3/2025
Joining me for this episode is award winning author Cate Conte. Cate and I have a fun chat about her latest cozy, in the Cat Café Mystery Series, Claws Out. We discuss the characters, new real-life local and the murders in the mystery. Cate and I also discuss what it takes to write a mystery series, as well as writing different genres. Of course, as usual, we discuss the importance and reward of rescue animals and organizations. Have a listen to one of the best, Cate Conte. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Cate Conte - Claws Out Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:23:40

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Animal Party Episode 225 Dire Wolves to Seth Rogen: It's a Howlin’ Good Time!

7/31/2025
Deb Wolfe tells you about the long extinct dire wolf you may remember from Game of Thrones back on earth living and breathing but maybe not howling. Is a wolf dog pet a good idea? How do wolves differ from dogs as pets? How you can keep your older cat or older dog in good shape and happy. Shout out to Seth Rogan for his spectacular performance on Colbert’s dog adoption segment where he kissed every puppy on the top of the head. If you know Seth Rogan please let him know I’d love to have him join me on this animal party podcast! He is officially invited to this animal party! EPISODE NOTES: Dire Wolves to Seth Rogen: It's a Howlin’ Good Time! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Duration:00:19:59

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Animal Party Episode 224 From Fleas to Feel-Good Pet Tricks with Deb Wolfe

7/23/2025
Deb Wolfe shares a recipe for easy to bake 3 ingredient dog chews. Plus why are Canadians like labradoodles? Deb comments on John Stewart’s comparison wherein he called ‘Canadians the labradoodles of allies’ . Tabby Tim…..thanks to you there is now a tabby cat trick on deb wolfe- pet expert on YouTube to go with the so many dog tricks and puppy moments. Please subscribe to the channel & ask for the pet tricks you want to see Deb teach and demo. What is going on with fleas this year? Deborah gives you some practical affordable flea product prevention advice when it seems the usual tried and true expensive high end prevention methods are no longer effective and drugs are being suggested instead!? Sometimes do you feel like a bad mom? Well compared to some animal species you are a fantastic mom! EPISODE NOTES: From Fleas to Feel-Good Pet Tricks with Deb Wolfe! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Duration:00:20:12

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Animal Writes - Episode 230 Philipp Schott DVM - Heal the Beasts

7/22/2025
Joining me for this episode is author and veterinarian Philipp Schott. Philipp and I have a chat about his recent book Heal the Beasts. Heal the Beasts is a fascinating and sometimes humorous look into the curious history of veterinarian medicine and treatments. Sharing stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians dating back thousands of years. Have a listen to this entertaining and insightful interview discussing all types of animals and the way we have taken care of them over the centuries. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Philipp Schott DVM - Heal the Beasts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-writes-animal-writers-and-best-selling-authors-pets-animals--6666984/support.

Duration:00:28:58

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Animal Party Episode 223 Golden Games, Woodpecker Woes & Keanu, Call Us!

7/17/2025
Deborah Wolfe describes spring break at Camp Good Dog with kids, guest dogs, foster dogs, resident dogs and 5 week old doodle puppies! Cute pics at camp good dog on facebook. Videos of the puppies from the first day till now, each day caught on video so you can watch them grow and change before your eyes from newborns to wrestling playful cuddly sweet puppies at Deb Wolfe- Pet expert on YouTube. Respect to the mine sniffing Jack Russel in Ukraine.. Deb points out a few examples of humans underestimating animals and their intentions from Woodpeckers to Golden Retriever extreme fetch games; why animals do what they do is often not simple. Do you know what it takes to tame a cat? 5 steps get a feral kitten from wild to tame and ready for adoption. Keanu Reeves? Deborah Wolfe is looking to chat with you on this Animal Party Podcast - about dogs of course. Deborah finishes the show with a request for your pet problems, questions and reviews of dog collars; especially no bark collars, gps tracking for pets, and collars that open pet doors for your pet only. We need some practical advice on what works! EPISODE NOTES: Golden Games, Woodpecker Woes & Keanu, Call Us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Duration:00:22:57

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Animal Party Episode 222 Elbows Up! Dolphins Unite, Dogs Delight & Canadian Spite

7/9/2025
Deborah Wolfe describes the meeting of 2000 + Dolphins off the coast of California swimming together in a giant mega pod with several species. What can this mean? What did Paul McCartney do for dogs? A listener asks ‘what does elbows up’ mean to Canadians. #elbowsup! Deb Wolfe takes Mike Meyers quiet cheer on SNL (which has become a rallying cry to Canadians) to a bizarre silly level demanding Americans give the world its dogs back and replace them with Russian and Chinese breeds. Now, that’s A Bad trade! How do Canadians feel about the recent Trump/Musk actions and tariffs? A bit like a spouse getting a surprise divorce and trying to start to date other people again. Some dog breeds have higher libido than others and that’s why some breeds are overrepresented in the accidental mutt population. So don’t worry, Mexico isn’t gonna ask for its chihuahuas back! In fact, 1 mama dog and her puppies can produce 67,000 dogs in 6 years while 1 mama cat and her kittens can produce a whopping 420,000 cats in 7 years. Neuter & Spay is the way to go! EPISODE NOTES: Elbows Up! Dolphins Unite, Dogs Delight & Canadian Spite Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

Duration:00:18:45